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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz OEM Product Details

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz OEM

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Intel
Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Processor EU80569XJ080NL
The Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor is the world’s first quadcore desktop processor,
delivering the latest in cutting-edge processor technology and unprecedented
performance across a wide range of applications and benchmarks. The new Intel
Core 2 Extreme processors QX9000 series are based on the industry-leading 45nm
manufacturing technology, providing another giant leap forward on the road to
multi-core and parallel computing.

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45nm manufacturing technology enables even more processor performance by doubling
the transistor density, improving efficiency and speed relative to the previous
generation, and increasing cache size by up to 50 percent. These new Intel Core
2 Extreme processors deliver more performance without using more energy.

Multitasking Monster
The Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core processor is a multitasking monster, so users
can do more in less time. Significant improvements in system responsiveness
are possible because certain tasks can be off-loaded to specific cores. Users
can now take on several tasks at once, such as rendering a video, playing a
game, or working on basic productivity software, because additional processor
resources are free to handle other tasks.

Features

Quad-Core Processing
Provides four independent execution cores in a single processor package. Four
dedicated processing threads help operating systems and applications deliver
additional performance, so end users can experience better multitasking and
multi-threaded performance across many types of applications and workloads.

Intel® Wide Dynamic Execution
Improves execution speed and efficiency, delivering more instructions per
clock cycle. Each core can complete up to four full instructions simultaneously.

Intel® Smart Memory Acces
Optimizes the use of the data bandwidth from the memory subsystem to accelerate
out-of-order execution. A prediction mechanism reduces the time in-flight
instructions have to wait for data. Pre-fetch algorithms move data from system
memory into fast L2 cache in advance of execution. These functions keep the
pipeline full, improving instruction throughput and performance. 45nm versions
further improve this feature, with more efficient methods of loading and storing
data in main memory.

Intel® Advanced Smart Cache
Dynamically allocates the shared L2 cache to each processor core based on
workload. This efficient, dual-core-optimized implementation increases the
probability that each core can access data from fast L2 cache, significantly
reducing latency to frequently used data and improving performance.

Intel® HD Boost
Accelerates the execution of Streaming SIMD Extension (SSE) instructions to
significantly improve the performance on a broad range of multimedia and compute
intensive applications. The 128-bit SSE instructions are now issued at a throughput
rate of one per clock cycle, effectively doubling their speed of execution
on a per-clock basis over previous generation processors. 45nm versions include
a new Super Shuffle Engine which improves existing SSE instructions while
enabling significant gains on the latest SSE4 instruction set. SSE4-optimized
applications, such as video editing and encoding in high-definition resolution,
will see additional performance improvements.

Intel® 64 Architecture
Allows the processor to access larger amounts of memory. With appropriate
64-bit hardware and software, platforms based on an Intel processor supporting
Intel 64 architecture can allow the use of extended virtual and physical memory.

Execute Disable Bit
Provides enhanced virus protection when deployed with a supported operating
system and prevents the code from infecting the system. Memory can be marked
as executable or non-executable, allowing the processor to raise an error
to the operating system if malicious code attempts to run in non-executable
memory.

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Manufacturers sometimes offer discounts when large quantities of products are purchased without fancy, colorful, retail packaging. We take advantage of these opportunities to bring you the same quality, retail product at a lower price. Retail packaging is designed to look good on a store shelf and attract your attention. It frequently includes more paper, plastic and cardboard than needed. OEM packaging is not as visually attractive but is far more economical and because OEM packaging uses less paper, plastic, ink and cardboard it creates less waste and is better for the environment. Although OEM packaged product ships in a plain white or brown box you can be assured it is the same quality product as the retail packaged version. Buying OEM packaged products saves you money and helps save the planet…GO GREEN AND SAVE GREEN. Included accessories, software, documentation, and manufacturer warranties on OEM products may vary from retail versions. Please review our detailed specifications and photo gallery for included accessories and see below for warranty information.

Awsome CPU

My best CPU so far . Works great with everything you think to throw on your computer , super fast but valued a bit too high .

Overall

5.0

Value

5.0

Features

5.0

Quality

5.0

Performance

5.0

Reviewer:

Trev

Date:

Mar 25, 2010

Great performance, great price

Best single upgrade to my box yet - processor just screams and at the price paid, you can't beat it.

Overall

5.0

Value

5.0

Features

5.0

Quality

5.0

Performance

5.0

Reviewer:

hcren

Date:

Mar 07, 2010

Fast, fast, fast...

I never thought a CPU could run so smoooooth! I absolutely love it. I have OCed it just a little, no need to max it out. My windows pop up faster than changing channels on a TV. Programs install and load much faster. This will be the last upgrade I will need for a long time.
Thank you, Excellent service.

Overall

5.0

Value

5.0

Features

5.0

Quality

5.0

Performance

5.0

Reviewer:

Dianna

Date:

Mar 02, 2010

Girls like Speed

Fantastic performance...a Steal at $400. A perfect marriage with my XFX 780i Sli Mobo. Didn't come with a CPU cooler, so I picked up a ZALMAN 9700 NT, to keep it nice and cool. And yes it is getting the OC treatment.

Overall

4.0

Value

1.0

Features

5.0

Quality

5.0

Performance

5.0

Reviewer:

Wolfseven

Date:

Feb 17, 2010

This CPU is

This price your company has listed is way over priced average price can be found at $282.00.
So I would look around first..

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